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Share on PinterestNew research challenges the notion that heart disease strikes without warning in people with no traditional risk factors. Getty Images A new study found that most people who experienced major cardiovascular events had modifiable risk factors. These findings contradict the claim that heart disease often strikes without warning. Over 99% of people had […]

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that aerobic exercise may help reshape part of the body’s nervous system. Getty Images A rat study has found that aerobic exercise may reshape nerves that control the heart. However, the impact was not the same on both sides of the stellate ganglia. These findings could pave the […]

Share on PinterestThe CDC issued a warning over a multi-drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” that’s been surging in the United States. Getty Images A new CDC report found a sharp increase in infections caused by a dangerous “nightmare bacteria.” Carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CP-CRE) are bacteria capable of neutralizing powerful antibiotics. CP-CRE bacteria are very difficult to treat […]

Share on PinterestJayson Tatum teamed up with the Journavx to share how the non-opioid pain medication helped him during his recovery.Getty Images NBA star Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics opens up about rupturing his Achilles tendon during the Eastern Conference playoffs in May. The two-time Olympic gold medalist shares how me managed pain after […]

Share on PinterestA common dietary supplement could be effective against non-melanoma skin cancer. Getty Images A new study found that nicotinamide (vitamin B3) use was linked to fewer cases of non-melanoma skin cancers. The supplement was tied to a 14% reduction in future skin cancers, with the greatest benefit in people who started taking it […]

Share on PinterestA new CDC panel voted to make changes to childhood vaccination schedules and further narrow recommendations for COVID-19 shots. Shutterstock The CDC’s vaccine panel, ACIP, changed its recommendations for childhood vaccines and updated COVID-19 shots, further limiting access. The changes align with vaccine skepticism within the Trump administration. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. reformed […]

Share on PinterestThe Tylenol-autism link is based on a research review that determined an association, but most studies have found no causal link. Getty Images The Trump administration has linked Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism in children and said the FDA will notify physicians to encourage pregnant people to limit their acetaminophen use. The […]

Share on PinterestTwo new studies found that higher doses of semaglutide safely led to greater weight loss with minimal side effects. Olena Malik/Getty Images Researchers say higher doses of semaglutide weight loss medications can be effective in helping treat obesity. In two new studies, the researchers reported that people taking 7.2 mg doses of semaglutide […]

Share on PinterestExperts say everyone who is eligible should get vaccinated against influenza this fall. Getty Images/Maskot Health officials anticipate this winter’s flu season to be moderate compared to last year’s severe season. Nonetheless, experts recommend that everyone who is eligible get vaccinated against influenza this fall. Experts say flu shots lower the risk of […]

Share on PinterestMore than half of heart attacks in younger females could stem from causes other than artery blockage. Tashdique Mehtaj Ahmed/Getty Images Doctors often assume heart attacks in younger people arise from blocked arteries. However, a new study suggests that these heart attacks often have other causes. The researchers noted that this was especially […]